Niceville-Valparaiso
Welcome to the online home of the Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso! We are a dedicated group of individuals committed to serving our local communities in Niceville and Valparaiso, Florida. Through a wide range of service projects and initiatives, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us, from supporting youth development programs to addressing community needs.
As a member-driven organization, we believe in the power of collaboration and volunteerism to create lasting change. Explore our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved in our efforts to make our corner of the world a better place for all. Our meeting and event news pages will give you a sense of our impact in the community. Please consider joining us for one of our weekly meetings for a meal and fellowship on us!
Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Donations
September 2026 Donations to Local Charities
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center
Julie Porterfield (CEO) and Christopher Phillips (Community Engagement) Receiving a Check from the Kiwanis Club of Niceville Valparaiso (Clarence and Gloria Mayo)
Niceville Sharing and Caring
Jim Rollins of Sharing and Caring Receiving a check from the Kiwanis Club of Niceville Valparaiso (Clarence and Gloria Mayo)
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
Debra Reddick (Marketing & Membership Manager of the Heritage Museum of NW Florida Receiving a Check from the Kiwanis Club of Niceville Valparaiso (Gloria Mayo).NEWS: August 8, 2026
Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso Sponsors Ice Cream Social at Children in Crisis
Niceville Valparaiso Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville Valparaiso recognized six outstanding graduates at ceremonies in May for their dedication to serving others during their high school years. Kiwanis has since 2018 annually selected those students who have consistently and significantly used their time, talents and energy altruistically. Thanks to community support of Kiwanis’ annual pancake breakfast and silent auction, flag program, and other fundraising activities, the club has awarded $67,500 to graduating seniors in nine years. This year, six students received a total of $11,000 to continue their education in academic or certificate programs of their choice. The priority given to service activities, by the students and by these awards, reflects the spirit of the Niceville-Valparaiso community and acknowledges the inspiration students provide to feed that spirit. The 2026 winners are, alphabetically, Ava LaCorte, Addison Nagel, Caleb Sartori, Aidan Smith, Colin Smith, and Elizabeth Teater.
Niceville Valparaiso Kiwanis president JD Cameron presents a $8,638 donation to Studer Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart President Dr. Jason Foland, MD at our May 21, 2026 club meeting.
Niceville Valparaiso Kiwanis president JD Cameron presents a $4,000 donation to Children in Crisis President/CEO Kevin Maloney at the club meeting on April 9, 2026
NEWS: 3/7/2026
Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser held March 7, 2026 was a huge success!
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso extends our heartfelt thanks to the community for your support that helped make our Annual Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction a success on Saturday, March 7th. The event gave over 300 of our neighbors a chance to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, listen to music by the Island Brothers, bid on silent auction items, and watch the children get their faces painted. It was a perfect reminder of the power of community spirit! Thanks to the nearly 200 auction items donated by the community and businesses, we raised almost $14,000. Black Rifle Coffee Company donated the coffee for the event. Most of our local golf courses donated very popular golf packages. The money will allow us to continue our mission of meeting the needs of the children in our community. Last year our club donated more than $44,000 to support children and families in our community. Major contributions included $11,000 to local high school seniors for scholarships, $7,000 to Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart, $4,000 to Children in Crisis, $5,777 to our "Bags of Hope" program to support local foster children, and $2,526 to support our Christmas at Walmart party for local children in need. From all of us at Kiwanis of Niceville-Valparaiso — thank you for serving alongside us and for making our community stronger.
Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso member, Tim Parsons, Pancake Breakfast chairman, presents a $1,000 check to Terri Steadman, President, CALM - Niceville, and Lynn Houghaboom, CALM Furniture Resale Store on 3/5/2026
Membership with Kiwanis of Niceville-Valparaiso is an enriching opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while fostering meaningful connections with like-minded individuals
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Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
Help us make a difference in our community at our Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction!
First Saturday in March
First Saturday in March
Wreaths Across America
Join us as we place wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes, ensuring that the memory of those who served our nation endures.
American Flags
Fly the American flag at your home on each of our nation’s patriotic holidays without ever owning a flag and never putting up a flagpole. Contact us to sign up.